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Ethical Considerations for Flat Fee Billing

Mark C. Palmer | Q: “I’d like to expand my law firm’s flat-fee offerings into new practice areas, but I want to make sure it's a sound financial move and an ethically permissible one.”

Mark C. Palmer - October 11, 2022
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The Heyday of Grammar: You’re Not Hardcore Unless You Live Hardcore

Get to the Point | Teddy Snyder points to entertaining and useful grammar resources. "Our fascination with grammar is not new."

Theda C. Snyder - October 6, 2022
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A Legal Recruiter’s Perspective: The Quality of Your Personal Network Is Paramount

Over the course of a career, almost every lawyer learns that their personal network is their most valuable asset and plays a critical role in generating clients, advancing within a firm, and finding new jobs. “I wish I had waited longer to build ...

Amy Rowland - October 4, 2022
Ikigai
The Ikigai Diagram Will Guide You Out of This Mess

Analog Attorney | Ikigai is a Japanese career-assessment tool to help you find purpose and focus. It works. Right now, in the 87th month of 2020, you need it.

Bull Garlington - October 3, 2022
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How Does a Lawyer Find a Sponsor? 

Every lawyer can use a hand up, especially when it comes to navigating the unwritten rules of making partner or stepping into a leadership role.

Ida O. Abbott - October 2, 2022
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How to Prioritize When Everything Is Urgent and Important

Jamie Spannhake | How am I supposed to prioritize when everything is important and needs to be handled at the same time? Help!

Jamie Spannhake - October 2, 2022
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Is This the Time to Plan Your Retirement?

After weeks in relative isolation, working nonstop from home or worried about not having enough work, the time may be right for planning your retirement. Ida Abbott has questions that will help you consider your future.

Ida O. Abbott - September 29, 2022
Marina Shepelsky
Marina Shepelsky: How to Be a Top Lawyer in Your Niche

Interview | Immigration and divorce lawyer — and social media star — Marina Shepelsky. 

Chere Estrin - September 28, 2022
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Best Backpack for Lawyers: Go-Bags That Let Busy Lawyers Bug Out in Style

Go-bags aren't just for surviving a zombie apocalypse. You may simply need one ready for out-of-town meetings or weekend depositions. Check out these stylish choices.

Bull Garlington - September 25, 2022
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Attorney Unhappiness Hits a High: 5 Things We Can Do About It

With anxiety levels soaring, how can we help ourselves and others? Here are five ideas from Jamie Spannhake on reducing the negative effects of today's world on your mind and body.

Jamie Spannhake - September 24, 2022
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